You looked at your Xiaomi smartwatch screen and suddenly saw an unfamiliar icon — a burning flame. What does it mean? malfunctions, overheating, battery drain or just a notification from the app? In this article, we will examine in detail all the possible values of this symbol on different models of Xiaomi smart watches and fitness bracelets, including the Mi Band, Amazfit and Xiaomi Watch series.
It's important to understand that the fire icon doesn't always signal a problem, and in some cases it's part of the interface that's associated with active functions (e.g., exercise mode or high-load notifications), but if the flame flashes red or is accompanied by other warnings, that's a reason to check the device, and we've collected all the relevant information, including hidden settings that the manufacturer doesn't always advertise.
This article will be useful for both beginners and experienced users.
- 🔥 Decoding the fire icon on all popular Xiaomi watch models.
- 📱 Communication with the Mi mobile application Fitness/Zepp and how it affects the display.
- ⚠️ Dangerous situations where fire signals malfunction.
- 🛠️ Step-by-step instructions for eliminating possible problems.
1. Fire icon on different Xiaomi models: what does it mean?
The flame symbol on Xiaomi’s smartwatch screen can have different meanings depending on the model and context.
Mi Band 5/6/7 Mi Smart Band Pro: Fire is most common in two cases:
- 🔥 Active training with high intensity (for example, HIIT The sign indicates that the pulse has exceeded the target area.
- 🔋 Battery overheating (rarely, but possible when charging in a hot room).
Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 and Amazfit GTR/GTS: In these models, the fire can be displayed in the following scenarios:
- 🏃 Activation of the function “Burning calories” – the icon appears when you exceed the daily norm for energy expenditure.
- 🚨 Critical system error (if the fire flashes with the exclamation mark).
- 📲 Notification from a third-party application (such as Strava or Google Fit).
On the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and new models, the flames may also indicate an active Extreme Load mode that turns on automatically when heart rate or body temperature rises sharply, which blocks some features to save energy.
Fire as a Training Indicator: When Is It Normal?
In 80% of cases, the fire icon on Xiaomi watches is related to fitness features and is not a mistake.
During training:
The flame marker appears if:
- 🏋️ You have exceeded your target heart rate (usually) 80-90% maximum).
- 🔥 Activated Fat Burn (fat burning) or Cardio.
- 📈 Your activity is recognized by the system as “high intensity” (for example, sprinting or climbing stairs).
After training:
The fire can remain on the screen until the session is completed in the Mi Fitness or Zepp app. GTR (3) the icon disappears automatically 10 minutes after the load ends.
In achieving day-to-day goals:
If you burn a planned number of calories or walk a set number of steps, the clock can display the flame as an achievement icon. → Notifications.
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On Mi Band 7 and later, you can turn off the display of fire during training. → Screen. → Activity indicators and uncheck the box from the item "Show load icons".
3.When is the fire on Xiaomi's watch a problem?
If the flame icon appears without active training or is accompanied by other symptoms, this may indicate a malfunction.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The fire flashes red + clock-warm | Overheating of the battery or processor | Take off your watch, let it cool for 30 minutes. Check the charger. |
| Fire. + exclamation-mark | Critical firmware error | Restart the clock (hold the 15 sec button) or update the software. |
| Fire appears when charging | Faulty cable or adapter | Try another cable. Check the contacts on the clock. |
| Fire. + battery-discharge | Background processes or damaged battery | Reset the settings or contact the service. |
Critical information: if the fire on the screen is accompanied by the smell of burning or the watch is very hot (more than 50 hours).°C), immediately stop using and disconnect from charging.This may indicate a risk of battery fire.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Watch models S1 With a metal case, overheating can be caused by poor contact between the battery and the back cover. If the problem recurs after cooling, a diagnosis at a service center is required.
4. How to remove the fire icon: step-by-step instructions
If the fire on the screen irritates you or appears for no reason, follow the following steps:
Stop the active workout (swipe down on the screen)
Check notifications in the Mi app Fitness/Zepp
Reset the clock (hold the button) 10-15 sack)
Update the firmware through the official application
Reset the settings to factory (at last)-->
For the Mi Band 5/6/7:
- Swipe down the screen to open the notification bar.
- Find an active workout (a running person or fire icon) and click on it.
- Choose Complete.
- If the fire is still there, go to Settings. → Display. → Indicators and turn off the display of activity icons.
For the Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 and Amazfit:
- Hold the side button for 3 seconds to open the menu.
- Choose Training. → Active sessions.
- Close all uncompleted training sessions.
- If the problem has not gone away, update the firmware through the Zepp app.
On the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, an additional step may be required: disabling the Auto Detect Activity feature in the app settings. This feature sometimes works falsely (for example, when walking intensively).
What if the fire appears after the firmware update?
5. Mobile app communication: why fire can come from behind a smartphone
Many users are unaware that the fire icon on Xiaomi watches is sometimes controlled by the mobile app, rather than the device itself.
Synchronization with Mi Fitness/Zepp:
if high activity notifications are included in the application (Settings) → Notifications → Activity, the clock will duplicate them with a fire icon:
- 📊 Exceeding the daily calorie requirement.
- 🏆 When you reach new records (for example, the longest training time).
- ⚡ When activating the "Energy Splash" mode (on some models).
Third-party annexes:
If you connect your watch to Google Fit, Apple Health, or Strava, these services can send their own notifications that display as fire.
- Open the Mi Fitness/Zepp app.
- Go to Profile. → Connected applications.
- Turn off synchronization with unnecessary services.
Synchronization error:
Sometimes the fire comes from a data failure between the watch and the phone, which is typical for Android 12 devices.+, where background processes are limited:
- 🔄 Restart your smartphone and watch.
- 📱 In the phone settings, give the Mi Fitness app permission to Autostart and Work in the background.
- 🔗 Turn off and reconnect the clock in Bluetooth settings.
⚠️ Attention: On smartphones Xiaomi with a shell MIUI 14+ Battery optimization can trigger, which blocks background Mi Fitness activity. This leads to false notifications (including fire) due to incorrect data. Add the app to the optimization exceptions in the Settings menu → Battery → Optimization.
6. Technical malfunctions: when without service can not do
If all the software methods have been tried, but the fire on the screen remains, the problem may be hardware.
Battery damage:
In older models (Mi Band 4 and earlier), fire can signal battery bloating.
- 🔋 The clock is discharged quickly (less than 12 hours).
- 🔥 The badge appears at the slightest load.
- 📏 The body is deformed (visible to the naked eye).
In this case, the operation is dangerous - the battery can ignite. Stop using immediately and contact the service.
Contact oxidation:
If you have a fire while charging, check the contacts on the watch and charger. Oxidation or pollution can cause:
- 🔌 False operation of temperature sensor.
- ⚡ Unstable food, which the system perceives as overheating.
Clean the contacts with alcohol and a soft brush. Do not use metal objects!
Failure of the power controller:
on models of Xiaomi Watch S1 and Amazfit GTR 2 fire may indicate a faulty charging control chip.Symptoms:
- 🔥 The badge burns constantly, even when the clock is off.
- 📉 The charge level jumps (for example, from 50% to 1% per minute).
- 🔌 The watch does not turn on without connecting to a charger.
This problem can only be solved by replacing the fee in the service center, the average cost of repairs is 1500-3000 rubles.
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If the fire on Xiaomi watches appeared after falling or getting moisture, do not try to dry the device with a hairdryer or rice. This can aggravate the corrosion of contacts. Contact the service within 24 hours - the chances of recovery are higher.